According to initial information, the fire broke out at approximately 6 PM on October 27th in Man Xa village, Van Mon commune, Yen Phong district, Bac Ninh province.

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Gia, Chairman of the People's Committee of Van Mon commune, said that the fire was discovered near the commune's waste slag dump. The burning materials were identified as waste such as plastic and pallets belonging to local residents. Due to the flammable nature of the materials, the fire spread rapidly, and a column of smoke rose very high.

"These materials are worthless; people may have burned them on their own accord," Mr. Gia commented.

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The fire occurred in Van Mon commune, Yen Phong district, Bac Ninh province. Photo: VG

According to Mr. Gia, immediately after receiving the report of the fire, the commune authorities mobilized forces to coordinate with the Fire Prevention and Control Police of Yen Phong district to handle the incident at the scene.

By over 8 PM the same day, the fire was basically under control. The cause of the incident is being investigated by the authorities.

Mẫn Xá is known as one of the largest aluminum recycling villages in Northern Vietnam, providing high incomes for its residents, leading many to call it the "village of billionaires." However, this craft village also leaves behind many negative consequences, becoming a hotspot for environmental pollution in Bắc Ninh.